It's almost trade season! Here are some serious (and not so serious) deals the Mavericks could make

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ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 23: Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks, reacts during the game against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on December 23, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

What about DeRozan?

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The Raptors are another team with key decisions to make this offseason. Toronto was swept out of the playoffs in the second round of the playoffs by LeBron James and the Cavaliers. The Raptors had the No. 1 seed and were considered contenders in a wide open Eastern Conference.

The Raptors, like the Blazers, could choose to breakup their backcourt of Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan. Could the Mavs make a play for Derozan? He averaged 24.5 points per game in the last three seasons and is a four-time all star.

Robert Covington?

Here's one that SportsDay's Eddie Sefko suggested, but it only works if LeBron James decides he wants to go play for Philadelphia. That would mean the 76ers would likely have to part ways with Robert Covington, who has four years left on his deal at $47 million. The Mavericks could absorb that deal, and could ask for whoever Philly takes with the No. 10 pick in the draft.

The Jaylen Brown rumor

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This has been one of the more popular Mavs' rumors floating around. The Celtics are reportedly interested in trading up in the draft to select Texas C Mohamed Bamba. With most mock drafts having Dallas selecting Bamba, the Mavs seem like an ideal trade partner for Boston. They would sent Jaylen Brown and their No. 27 pick to Dallas for the No. 5 pick and maybe a contract like Dorian Finney-Smith. But according to SportsDay's Eddie Sefko, it seems unlikely the Mavs would part with their No. 5 pick.

A bad contract for another pick

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Here's one that The Ringer's Jonathan Tjarks suggested to SportsDay. If the Nuggets want to get rid of the contract of Kenneth Faried, the Mavs could absorb it while also taking the Nuggets' 14th pick in exchange. Denver gets rid of a bad contract, while the Mavs get another lottery pick. Maybe they could even get Faried's career back on track.

Fixing a mistake (We can dream, can't we?)

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The Mavs finally right the wrong of passing on Giannis and picking Shane Larkin (yikes). Jason Terry is back with the Mavs and Dirk Nowitzki for a reunion tour before both of them ride off into the sunset. Sure, the Bucks lose Giannis, but Matthews is a great locker room guy and they get a young piece in Dwight Powell. Fair's fair!

Bringing this Cowboys fan to Dallas

There's a chance LeBron James leaves Cleveland again. LeBron is a big Cowboys fan. Let's just get this done now.

Third time's the charm (kind of serious about this one)

The Mavericks get old friend Tyson Chandler and a future first-round pick while the Suns get rid of his contract. It would be Chandler's third stint with the Mavs, and Mark Cuban would probably just let him go again after one season.

Agreed ... or not (insert emoji here)

The Clippers are tearing it all down after the Griffin trade and DeAndre Jordan could be the next to go. The Clippers would get an intriguing young player in Powell, Matthews and a future first-round pick. Unfortunately for them, the Mavericks' back out of this trade at the last second. Karma!